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Week in Review: Occupiers, Bulb Homeless, Crimes, Foreclosures

In case you missed any of them, here are five of the most read stories on Albany Patch during the past week.

These five articles are among the most read on Albany Patch during this past week:

Gill Tract Occupiers Vow New Occupation Saturday

The Occupy the Farm activists who moved into the UC-owned Gill Tract a year ago are calling for a "Land Occupation" on Saturday. UC Berkeley officials said they aim to guard against "an illegal occupation" and ensure public safety.

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City Council Asks Police to Enforce 'No Camping' Rule at Albany Bulb

As part of a plan to end homelessness in Albany, the city council directed the Albany Police Department to begin enforcement of a no-camping ordinance as of October, 2013.

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The Albany police log for May 3 has five accidents, including a hit and run leading to an arrest, a couple with dogs in the dog park at the wrong time, 20-30 juveniles drinking beer and smoking, a loud machine complaint again and a stolen car.

Foreclosed Homes: How Many in Albany and in What Areas?

Realty Trac releases the latest information on number of foreclosures.

The Albany police log for May 1-2 includes a hit and run arrest, a camera stolen by an elderly woman at the Albany Library, a bike stolen at Albany Bowl, a burglary at Citibank and four male juveniles smoking pot on the BART path.

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